Social Welfare - Human Sexuality

Catalog description

This course explores human sexuality from a social justice-informed lens and situated within social work values and ethics. The broad range of concepts related to human sexuality are taught within a social ecological framework, understanding that all aspects of human development, behavior, and attitudes are situated within the various contexts in which we are situated. Students will gain knowledge in sexual development and sexual identity development across the life course; sexual health practices; cultural values and expectations regarding sexuality; LGBTQIA+ identities and contexts; and gender-based violence. Additionally, students will critically examine their own attitudes, beliefs, values, practices, cultural expectations, and biases related to human sexuality. Using a range of learning modalities, students are expected to confront and challenge their own experiences and attitudes through a social work and social justice lens; however, the course is open to all majors. Satisfies: Goal 3 Social Sciences (GE3S)